In pics: Egypt bids farewell to al-Darb al-Ahmar terrorist attack martyrs

CAIRO – 20 February 2019: In a public funeral headed by several officials from the Interior Ministry, Egypt bid farewell to al-Darb al-Ahmar terrorist attack martyrs.

The funeral witnessed the attendance of the martyrs' friends and family who chanted against terrorism.

The three martyrs were killed while arresting Al-Hasan Abdullah, the terrorist who was identified to be behind al-Darb al-Ahmar suicide bombing which took place Monday, February 18.

Footage shows Al-Darb al-Ahmar suicide bombing moment

CAIRO - 19 February 2019: A disturbing footage on the moment of the Al-Darb al-Ahmar suicide bombing was released Tuesday, showing the bomber, identified as Al-Hassan Abdullah, exploding himself and killing three policemen were after him.

The terrorist's bike after the suicide bombing - Press photo


The terrorist appears in security footage riding his bike - Photo via Ministry of Interior



According to a statement issued by Egypt's Ministry of Interior, Attorney General, Nabil Sadek, ordered to launch an investigation into the suicide bombing that took place near Al-Azhar mosque.

The suicide bombing killed three policemen and wounded six others along with several pedestrians, security sources revealed.

A suicide bomber attempted to plant a bomb at the old neighborhood; however, the suspect exploded himself after being cornered by security authorities to kill three policemen and wound six others.

#BREAKING| Hundreds of people chant #AntiTerrorism slogans at the funeral of #AlAzhar attack victims.#EgyptToday #Egypt #Terrorism | #كلنا_أقوى_من_الأرهاب #الدرب_الأحمر pic.twitter.com/wX0qRY8A1T

— Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) February 19, 2019

Video: Bomb disposal technician appears before entering the assailant’s house, where explosives are found inside. #AlAzhar #EgyptToday #Egypt #BreakingNews | #الدرب_الأحمر #الأزهر pic.twitter.com/Ik0htoj2OC

— Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) February 19, 2019

#BREAKING| Footage shows the moment #AlAzhar suicide bomber detonating the explosives he was carrying as he failed to escape from 2 policemen following him. The blast killed the 2 officers and the bomber.#EgyptToday #Egypt #BreakingNews | #الدرب_الأحمر #الأزهر pic.twitter.com/nfXsNObjhB

— Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) February 18, 2019

In a public funeral headed by several officials from the Interior Ministry, Egypt bid farewell to al-Darb al-Ahmar terrorist attack martyrs.